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Bomb Threat, Peoria, Illinois

14 November 2026

Peoria Police are investigating a credible bomb threat at the BioUrja Renewables plant (former ADM facility) at 1 Edmund Street, near downtown Peoria along the Illinois River. A suspicious package was reported; Mayor Rita Ali confirmed a device has been identified and stated: “We know it’s a credible threat. We know it’s a bomb.” It is unknown whether additional devices exist. The facility produces ethanol and industrial alcohols, increasing the risk profile due to on-site chemicals.

Actions Taken

• Mandatory 1-mile radius evacuation ordered for parts of Peoria and East Peoria (ongoing overnight).

• Shelters: Manual Academy (811 S. Griswold St., Peoria); EastSide Centre (East Peoria).

• I-74 closed both directions through Peoria (use I-474 bypass); most streets in the zone closed.

• Multi-agency response: Peoria PD, East Peoria PD, Peoria County Sheriff, Illinois State Police (ISP directed by Gov. Pritzker), plus supporting units. Search of the facility continues.